Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramboi
ID:
614043

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 73: 254 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613375



Common Names

  • Xyris Ramboi
  • Xyris
  • Rambo's Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris ramboi (also called Rambo's Yelloweyed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Xyridaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wetland habitats, where it grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris ramboi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves of the plant can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris ramboi has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris ramboi is a small, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 8 inches in height. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Xyris ramboi

Xyris ramboi can be found in the United States, primarily in the southeastern states, as well as parts of Mexico and Central America.

Xyris ramboi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris ramboi?

Xyris ramboi

What is the common name of Xyris ramboi?

Rambo's Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris ramboi?

Coastal areas and beaches of the Caribbean and Florida

Species in the Xyris genus

Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida, Xyris augusto-coburgii, Xyris aurea, Xyris bahiana, Xyris baldwiniana, Xyris bampsii, Xyris bancana, Xyris barteri, Xyris bialata, Xyris bicarinata, Xyris bicephala, Xyris bicostata, Xyris bissei, Xyris blanchetiana, Xyris blepharophylla, Xyris boliviana, Xyris borneensis, Xyris brachyfolia, Xyris brachysepala, Xyris bracteata, Xyris brevifolia, Xyris byssacea, Xyris cachimbensis, Xyris calcicola, Xyris calderonii, Xyris calostachys, Xyris caparaoensis,

Species in the Xyridaceae family

Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270142-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.